Location: Dubuque
Top Things to do in Dubuque
What to do and see in Dubuque, Iowa (IA): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Dubuque /dəˈbjuːk/ ( listen) is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2013, its population was 58,253, making it the tenth-largest city in the state.
Restaurants in Dubuque
1. Sky Tours at YMCA Union Park Camp
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
A nine zipline canopy tour built over the hills and valleys of historic Union Park, an early 1900's formal park and gardens. Ziplines range in length from 300'-1,000'. Includes four modest hikes over game trails and includes a dual 800' zipline which allows riders to race over the valley floor. The concluding zip, over 1,000 feet long, literally drops out of the sky. Open to the public daily from May through October with advance reservations.
2. Bell Tower Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
3. St. Luke's United Methodist Church
4. Barrel Head Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 8debt - Clinton, United States
Before visiting we had heard the sparkling wines were very good and were made by the methode champonoise method (the way it is done in France). We were not disappointed! The Curvee Cougar 2018 sparkling was was fantastic. We also sampled the dry reds and found them to be very good. We bought some of both. The whole experience was great. John is good at imparting knowledge for whatever level of wine drinker you are. I even found a new way to display some of my memorable corks. They were in a printer's tray. Picture below. We will be back on our next visit to try some of the dry whites and semi sweet wines. And definitely to buy more sparkling wine!!
5. Verena Street Coffee Co.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Verena Street Coffee Co. is a family-owned coffee roastery founded in 2010. Visit us at our new state-of-the-art coffee roasting & packaging facility in Dubuque, Iowa, on Seippel Rd. near Hwy 20. Check out our lobby tasting room, try our coffees, view our coffee roasting area through floor-to-ceiling glass, and purchase freshly roasted coffee and merchandise. Coffee tastings are at 2pm Mon-Fri for $5/person. Tours available by appointment and are $10 per person. Includes a tour and coffee tasting!
6. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,571 reviews
Part aquarium, part museum, part science center, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium inspires stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive! Our 14-acre campus on the banks of the Mississippi River features two separate two-story buildings and an expansive outdoor plaza. The Museum & Aquarium is home to over 100 species of animals and thousands of historic artifacts. With so much to see and do, there's always a chance to #ExploreSomethingNew
Reviewed By gschalk
Set aside 2-4 hours for your visit to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. There are two buildings, two ships, and several outdoor exhibits. Children will find plenty to enjoy. The "critters"--everything from an octopus, rays, otters, and plenty of fish--will keep the children interested. Also not to be missed is the Riverworks Splash Zone in the East Building. The exhibit in the "changing exhibit gallery" in the West Building is a Robot Zoo. You'll find a 5-foot housefly, a 6-foot grasshopper, and an amazing duck-billed platypus. The museum/aquarium is a fun learning experience for adults and children.
7. Mines of Spain Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Robert_Felderman - Green Bay, United States
Mississippi River view from the graveside castle overlooking the bluffs about Catfish Creek railroad bridge.
8. Iowa Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Experience a fun-filled, flexible and educational wine tour with the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region`s first wine tour company
9. Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By grapefam - Dubuque, United States
A beautiful array of gardens featuring various types of plants and themes such as an Old English style garden, Japanese garden with fish pond, etc. Lovely landscaping throughout. In the summer months there are free concerts every Sunday evening at 6:30, and people bring lawn chairs or blankets and some bring along a picnic supper. There’s also a nice size playground area for children near the concert area that has a couple picnic tables. There’s a small gift shop also open limited hours. This truly is a favorite community supported location.
10. Eagle Point Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 560 reviews
Reviewed By Vacationer701668
I have memories of going to Eagle Point as a child.I was not disappointed when I returned 50 years later. There are lots of gorgeous views of the bluffs and river. There are many stone shelters available and lots of space. It's agreat place for a walk and a picnic or a family reunion.
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